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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

FoE SALE.-One Of the most
attractive, we'll made and easy
riding top buggics possible to be
bad. 1t tisuo cheap affair, but first
class. Inquire at this Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

among the temperance workers of
this section, having edited the 7ta1-
peraRce Journal for short time.
Mr. and Mrs. Stone are both prom
inent Good Templars in Lancaster
THE committee on decorations for
the reunion at Shullsburg has secured
a portion of the material used in the
construction of arches in this city
last year and two wagon loads of it
have already been hauled to Shulls-
burg and the work on the arches
commenced.
Ir is generally believed that W..
Bruill, the wife-poisioner who killed
himself in his cell at Dodgeville,
was none other than Dr. Charles
Bender, the son of cold Man"
Bender, of Kansas, and one of the
principal actors in the atrocious
crimes committed by that family.
THE disgraceful conduct of some
of our young men on the fair
grounds last Sunday afternoon
ought not to be repeated without
arrests. Ball playing is not the
proper thing anyhow for the Sabbath
day, but when it ends in a row the
law should be applied as a squeIcher.
WE are authorized to announce
the band will give an open air con-
cert tonight (Thursday) in front Of
the city hall, in which all members
will take part. Of course, the
weather must be favorable. There's
no question in our mind about the
crowd. Teams should be compelled
to pass on other streets.
MIR. Nj. E. FARR and bride, nee
Miss Emma Rothe, whose marriage
this paper announced in its last
issue, arrived in this city on the
evening of the 9th inst. They will
stay here about a week and then
proceed to New York, the groom's
home, returning they will visit with
the brides sister at Newell, Iowa,
and from thence to Marquette, Neb.,
their chosen place of residence.
To HoRsEMEN. The Hambelton-
ian horse Stanley, property of VIM.
Treweek, will be kept for stock pur-
poses this season at the barn of Mr..
Treweek in this city. The horse
will not make any other stand.
Among his get are many valuable,
high selling colts, which is a feat
ure particularly worthy of consider
alton. Terms reasonable.
DELLER's stock of dress goods is
larger this spring than it has been
for years. Everything in that line
that is new you can find there, and
at low prices.
DARLINGTON is greatly worked up
over its Magnetism water. Six bar
rels have been shipped to Chicago
for the use of the Palmer house
guests, and letters are being re-
ceived daily inquiring after hotel
accommodations. There's no good
reason why Mineral Point should
not make like discovery and enjoy
similar boom. This city woul d
prove a romantic and attractive
resort
THE Marble Dramatic company
which visited our city all last week
drew big houses nearly every night
aud gave fair satisfaction,
accounted for largely by the low
prices. They performed two or
three Of their plays in q manner
which was hard to beat, and were
greeted with great applause. The
Marbles viii find our city folks al
ways ready to greet them with
welcome.
ON Saturday the Gne young horse
"Mambrino Comet, owned by job II
r. Osborne, was publicly exhibited
for the first time this season. This
horse is a superior one, and bis
owner may we'll feel proud Of him.
lie i four years old, weighs 1900
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

PRoF. Il. W. GLLErr, county
superintendent of schools, came to
town last week on his way to the
south part Of the county to visit
schools, was taken sick here and
Obliged to return home.--lhron5cte.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

Wednesday cannot receive at
lon that week.
NJ air concert by full band to-
in front Of city hall.
A. spratler will not be under
BY anyone, and warrants all
m is said that shell is paved with
intentions" As a rule cities
II paved by boodlers with bad in
vi ions.
IA LARGE and well selected stock
M resdy-made clothing for men,
w and children may now be
I'D d q, DelIer's.
ES saLEr fever prevails at Madison
D4 1ch an alarming extent that all
ward schools are closed as a
M uign against an epidemic.
B JoHN AMBERG, of Milwaukee,
M te for the purpose Of frescoing
MI Otherwise improving the in.
vi ro. st. PauPs (Irish) church.
IN lrmN the last week the heat
N been very oppressive. Over 80
II be shade has been announced on
M Oh three occasions. Midsummer
Nj .aer that
H. had the satisfaction of view
bg at Cmtwright's store in Dodge
hD On Monday the beautiful new
9o k secured for Iowa county to be
Ra d iu the court room.
laTcuING bali on High and Com
be 60 streets is forbidden by law
|ut not debarred by practice. Stop
/ fore some costly and possibly
)kl crous accident results.
|AN elegant assortment of new
Rot for spring suits just received
AZ lndry, Gray & Co.'s.
fl08p reports from the winter
&b lu all directions come to us.
H ds which were not expected to
tle d half a crop now give promise
@ excellent harvest.
/ w tobacco barn of w. A.
N .g, of Yellowstone, was blown
by the high wind recently.
ateIy he had q tornado policy
thus saved part of the loss.
is the common verdict that no
ro outside the leading cities of
country can be had better pho
a,.t,o uo,l ,hon hot aona b..
ar. A. IIosLinn of tb;s o;tr
r.., of .,,. ..,...
= o"' S'iee'' are S's"S
Improvement, dwellings en-
''"'es oollI ana painted,
''N' '"'ue ana repaired ana
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

PROGRAMME of Ministerial Asso
citation, joint session of Madison
and Platteville districts, West Wis.
consin Conference NJ. +. church, to
be held in Dodgeville, Wis, May
l7---l9, 1887:
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY Il, 1857.
Preaching by Rev Z. Eaton.
WEDNESDAY, MAY Is, 1857.
"A. m, dcvotions led by Rev. NJ. Dusdale,
Organization.
l. Disciplinary Childreu's Glasses
II. G. Myers, d. NJ. Sinclair, Chas. Harris.
9 Growth OF Education in the NJ. E.Cnurch-
Il Pengilly. S. s, Benedict, W. Woodruff.
3. A Conference Paper
G. ". Horton, 1. B. Bickferd,W w. f. Emery.
4. Review of plato and Paul.
B. Il. Wheeler, =, +. Ieigler
.. Church Music h Bunip, w. IS. Hayes,
8. Religion, Natural and Revealed
T. j. suodgmss, g. a. Joslin, jas Ford
T. Biblical Myths
L. L. Eaton, G. Cook, VIM. shepard
EVENING.
PLArFoRM ADDRESSES
The Church and the Labor Problem, led by
John Harris and y. Z. Clough
THURSDAY, MAY 10. lSS5.
9 a. IN. Ocyotions conducted 10y Rev James
Lawson.
s. Local Preachers, EAhorters and their work
VIC Ross. JAS. Sims, JOS. shane
o. The Pastors Duty to his Successor
NJ. DnSdalc, Jas, jefferson.
10. Our supemnuates-
Jas. Lawson, }. E. Lddlc.
II. Recent Helpful Literature
@. G.. Swart2 +. j. Ledbroo6, r. + Lewis,
l2. Duty Of tho Church to tho Temperance
cause r. Kellerman, J. E. Webster, T. j..
Lewis.
10. Winning Souls
JAS. NJ. Phelps, J. P. Greer, VIM. Rowe.
IA. Scriptural Distinctions ObHtomtcd
}. Medd, r. W. Han.
EVENING.
PLATFORM ADDRESSES.
"The World for Christ" Led by W. j. Mckay,
}. Steele a. NJ. Pitcher,
WEBER WAGON Co., Chicago,
has appointed Martin d Toay agents
for their celebrated wagons. They
make one with a tabular steel axle,
which is said to be a great hit over
anything yet used for this purpose,
George Noble hauled ont one Of
them a few days ago and is well
pleased with it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12
D. W. VILLHII,
sapt. Schools, Iowa Co, Wis.

SUMNER DRESS Goops The most
complete stock of all kinds OF SUM
mer dre-s goods may now be found
at Del,er's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

DRESS GooDs.-A very complete
assortment Of spring aud summer
dress goods At Gundry, Gray 10
Co.'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

,,TrD.-A hired girl to do general
AASI.e,york. Apply at the NJ E. parson-
III .frlNt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

THERE are advertised letters at
the postolIice, May 7, 1887, for
Miss Katie Smith, Michael >cnaye
and i. Weber. hopeeons calling
TO- above will please say "adyer-
tisedn and date of this notice.
GEo. CRAWFORD, T. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12
eneficiaI Department

beneficial Department
tIished for the accommodation of those
' '-. IN want in any way. those who have
81 touud valuable property, ana Tor those
o xxx IN scll or exchange. Limit, twenty
WIZ VIZ First insertion FREE, and for each
W. thereafter TWENTY-FIVE cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

A COMPLETE stock of boots and
shoes for men, boys, women and
misses, at Gundry, Gray & Co.'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

l6 lbs raisins for sl.oo at Gales.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

A WHOLE set Of china Of 80
rieoaa viver ~qv at ]. A, Sprat er's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12
The Local Field.

REFRESHMENTS handed in later
+, Wednesday cannot receive at
non that week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

To HoRsEMEN. The Hambelton-
ian horse Stanley, property of VIM.
Treweek, will be kept for stock pur-
poses this season at the barn of Mr..
Treweek in this city. The horse
will not make any other stand
Among his get are many valuable,
high selling colts, which is a feat
ure particularly worthy of consider
alton. Terms reasonable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

OK Saturday the fne young horse
"Mambrino Comet, owned by Joh II
r. Osborne, was publicly exhibited
for the first time this season. This
horse is a superior one, and bis
owner may we'll feel proud of him.
lie is four years old, weighs 1900
pounds, and a beautiful chestnut
sorrel. He is colt of Stocking
Chief, one of the best bred horses
in this section, and his dam is a
Cutler and Morgan mare Nam
brino Comet is a promising colt and
'solv 70 prove a fast trotter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

DELLER's stock Of dress goods is
larger this spring than it has been
for years. Everything in that line
that is new you can find there, and
at low prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-05-12

NOTHING so comfortable and light
to wear as those genuine Kangaroo
shoes at Penhallegon's
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Early last spring l found in an old box
a large striped seed. asked my father
what it was and he told nc that it wos
sunhower seed, hardly worth who to
plant Nevertheless l planted il n n
sunny spot near the fence and soon tho
sprout appeared. Day by day wa.' ed
the green leaves unfOd TO the su. and
the pant grow strong in s!rca ii and
beauty
One morning on entering til: yard l
found that it had lowered aui t.. full
open sun blossom, like a merry Chi -
face, greeted me.
Good morning, . ,unhower." l cried;
~ wonder whcthc: yours or .u,no VIII
be the happier day" and then, as an
idea occurred to NJ, "wo shall ser. 0
sun1owcr; this evening will held court
and we shall sec;" AM fastened On to
school.
In the evening l stood again By Tie
Sunflower Its half shut blossom IL
dcd like sleepy head anI me sorV pa
tumc of the garden ra!hc!cl arouna IL.
80, sundowcr, what hayy done to
day,"I cried. 81 have ;or. ton 20
feed my little kitten; l mad, hidco.s
faces at some unworka,,e algebra Prob.
lens; | was late at school recess, which
made me late to class, and promp.et my
teacher to make few remarks on
rromptitudc ard slothlulncss which
made me feel very melancholy; l cilend-
ell dear school friend by asking her
why she rcsmblcd the missing link, and
last of all, got angry with myself, gave
myself an inward shaking, and decided
that my brain was tripls.ptotcl with
stupidity.
You, o sunf Jwcr, have smiled all
day; the Golden bees took honey from
you; you frightened me up in the morn
ing; your broad shadow protected Il
delicate fern from the rays oi the sun;
you chccrcd the passersby and bright
encd the whole yard.
80, sunf)wcr you have conquered
The dispiscd plant has done more good
than the human bcing!"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

Some one once asked John Jacob As
tor about the largest sun of money he
ever made at any one tim> in his life.
He said in reply: "TAc largest sum |
ever missed making WAS in reference to
the purchase of Louisiana in connection
with DtWitt Clinton, G)uvcrncur Nor
RI. and others. We intended to pur-
chase ali Of that province of the Emperor
n N'polcon anil then sell it to President
J, r.rson at the sams price, merely re-
tanning the public domain, charging .
per cent. commission on the pur-
chase" 1t fe through, however, for
sem, tr I'll NC cause or other. lI,d they
succeeded Mr.. Ador estimated that he
should have made about $50, 900, OOO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
WOlfOrd and Morgan.

Among those who will retire from
Congressional life at the close of the
present session is General Wol(ord, of
Kentucky. He was Tic only man who
ever made John II. Morgan, the famous
raider, trcmblc fer his life. Morgan
with his command was on one occasion
at Campbclsvillc, Ky, and was owak-
cncd out Of his sleep early in the morn
ing by the announcement that WoIfords
cavalry was entering the town and de-
manded his surrender. The Confederate
chcftain was quick 10 act. Without
stopping to dress himself, clad only in
his undcrshirt and drawers, lie sprang
out of the hotel or tavern in which he
was sleeping and ran into the livery sta
be, close at hand, in which eighty men OF
his command were with their horses put
ting up for the night. Hastily forming
them for an attack the stable doors we're
suddenly opened and the little band
dashed out. Woford himself was tight
at hand and Morgan and his men over
came them before they were fairly aware
of what mad taken place. Morgan him.
self shot Wolforl Onl captured the gen
cral and bore him off in triumph. VOL
ford blcd freely from his wounds, and
the surgeon who accompanied Morgan
pronounced his condition dangerous.
The old man, however, said lie was all
right and asked that no concern be felt
on account Of his condition. Finally 1t
was deemed best to leave him, for feat
that the continual jolting of the r,de on
horseback, particularly when it was nee
essory to 90 fast, would soon cause him
TO die. In the face of a protest from
Wolford that he was in no danger OF
succumbing from weakness he was abon'
doncd after being treated as well as was
possible considering the rapid flight tho
furitivcs were compelled 10 make, the
SURGEON being left with him. WOlIord
recovered, and while he himself had met
with disaster his command had clf!ctu-
ally dispersed that Of Morgan. = CIcvG'
| land Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Don,u for tho sick-noom.

Don't light sick-room At night by
means of a jet Of gas burning low; moth,
ing impovcrishcs the air s'oner. Use
sperm candles, or tapers which burn in
spcrm oil.
Don't forget to have fCw beans Of
coffee handy for this serves as a deodor-
izer, if burnt on Goals or paler. Bits Of
charcoal placed around are useful in alb
sorbing gases and other impurities.
Don't have the temperature of sick.
room much over 60 degrees; 10 degrees
are allowable, but not advisable.
Don't permit currents Of air to blow
upon the patient. An open Fireplace is
an excellent means Of ventilation. The
current may be tested By burning a piece
Of paper in front.
Don't give tho patient full glass Of
water to drink from, unless he is al
lowed all lie desires. Ii he can drain
the glass he will be satisfied; so regulate
the quantity before handing it to him.
Don't ask convalescent if he would
like this or that to eat or drink, but
prepare the delicacics and present them
in tempting way.
Don't throw coal upon the fire; place
it in brown paper bags and lay them on
the fire, thus avoiding the noise, which
is shocking to the sick and sensitive.
Don't jar the bed by leaning or sitting
upon it. This is unpleasant to one ill
and nervous.
Don't let stale flowers remain in sick
chamber.
Don'tbc unmindful Of yourself if you
Orc in the responsible position Of nurse.
To do faithful work you must have
proper food and stated hours Of rest.
Don't appear anxious, Ii owever great
your anxiety.
Don't forget that kindness and tender.
ness are nccdful to successful nursing.
Human nature longs to be soothcd and
comforted, on all occasions when it is
out OF tune American Druggist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Tho Loving Squirrel.

The intensity of animal affection has
Just been pothctcaly illustrated in this
city. Three years ago Mr.. Jacob Gard
ncr, OF Bull street. sold lady q large
black squirrel, which had attrlccd con-
siderable attention while ut the store, ON
account Of its unusual siz9 AID tho
beauty Of its coat.
The animal became the favorite pet Of
its purchaser, and was often given tho
freedom of the house, and otllcr libcr-
tics not often enjoyed by it kind when'
in captivity, were extended 10 it, DC.
casionally the ch0ttercr left The prcmi-
se', but never failed to rsurn when
night approached. 1t was the Of -, OF
almost constant pctting and cas- g,
and nearly always slept snugglc IL n
the arms of its mistress.
A few days ago the owner ,rft tl.' Gig
for few days, leaving the 'quirrc. ht
home. The little animal so,u missed
her and ran from room to room, all over
the house and grounds, in search Of her,
giving unmistakablc evidence of gric.
All efforts at consolation on the part If
others were unavailing, and the squirrel
refused either to be com(ortcl or to par
take OF its usual food, from time to time
giving vent to pitilul little cries md
cative Of grief.
After nearly week had elapsed and
it became evident that the little sorrow.
cr's death was matter of only few
days, The owner was notified and return
ed home. Her arrival was greeted with
evidences of wild JOY by the squirrel,
which jumped into her arms with all the
signs of happiness that its weakened con-
dition would permit. 1t made every cf-
fort to partakc of the tempting food
placed before it, but was unable TO swa.-
low, and on the following day, with lis
eyes turned almost pitiIully INTO those o!
its mistress, it gasped out its life willie
lying in her arms Atlanta Consti.u-
| ton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23

The island of Malta, which Il aai
such an cyentfui history fr m reiw lest
arcs, is one Of the smallest in the M.di-
tcrrancan, being but eighteen mics in
length and SIX or seven il width, with
al area OF about 100 Square miles. l.
has al uneven surface, with gently u.
duating hills, but has NJ mountains.
forests or streams OF water. This islanl
would have a most barren appearance
were it not for the few orar &c, fig o"d
olive trees that are scattered here anl
there among the little village, and ham
lets. The island itself is QUO vast, yellow
sandstone rock, which crops cut OF the
shallow soil in big patches in ali d.
rcctions, leaving but small portion Of
its surface it foy cultivation. Wha.
could have been the great charm tha,
made the islands 50 attractive to the
ancicnts AMI to those wno have sine
the C"ri,tl@n era bIttlcl or its poses
sion is a mystery to all strangers who
visit its shores at the pvcscnt day. Dur-
ing the summer months the heat Is
almost uncomfortable day and night
while in the autumn the unhealtNi
sirocco winds bow over from Africa, and
in the winter it is swept BY heavy gales
that combine all the tcrrors Of cyclones
Qnl lcvantcrs.
NaIctt,, its principal, and, in fact, ia
only city, has population OF sixty odd
thousand, about hat that the island
contains. Immense lines of fortrasscs,
probably tho largest and most imlreg-
nablc III the world, that were butt by
the Knights of Malta encirclc tho city
and dciy Its capture by other nations.
- Boston Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
Everyday Life.

Tho marblcsmith, at his morning task,
Merrily glasses The blue veined stone,
With stout ands circling smooth You ask;
"What will it DO when il is donep
"A shaft for n young girls grave" Both
hands
Go back witt n will to their sinewy play,
Aud he sings like Lird, as ho swaying
stands
A Clicking slave of Love and May.
-[Andrew Hcdelbroke in the Atlantic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
OCK VT, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1887.
Magpies and RObber Birds.

A stranger looking Mt the magpie in
its casc in Lincoln Park, Chicago, said
to. a News" reporter:
'Wc have hundreds of them in New
Mexico. They arc on very excellent
terms with the cattle. A flock is almost
always to be seen in company with herd.
The magpes will alight on steers back
and go all over him, picking of insects.
lie never molcs.s the birds, except when
they poke their bills too close to his eye.
balls. The birds are very familiar and
easily caught. In our country the mag.
pic is great pet. He learns to talk, and
can speak in English as plainly as any
body. lie is far superior to the parrot
as an imitator, and can easily be taught
to say almost anything. lie will sustain
his part of conversation with vigor
While hopping around seemingly too
busy to notice what is going on he will
often astonish whole croud by breaking
out with some sage and fitting remark,
and when he is at loss for words he will
hold the attention of his auditors by his
glib chatter and saucy mimicry of every
noise he hears. We don't think he's
worth keeping unless he can talk, and it
is rare to find a magpic that can't learn
how. These birds are great company in
the mountains, miles and miles away
from the busy world.
"The American magpics are very much
like their European cousins There is a
tradition in the far west that years ago a
foreign ship arrived at San Francisco
with few magpies aboard. 1t is said
they were set free on reaching shore and
made their way to the interior. Reach
ing the Mexican ranges, they located
there, and multiplied till they have be-
come very humorous, and arc now found
all along the Rocky mountain chain,
even far to the north.
1--WE have another curious bird out in
the mining and grazing country. A
small, grayiSh chap, as sly rs fox. lie
is called the 'robbcr.' Leave piece of
meat or biscuit on the cabin table and
lie is sure to steal it. have seen these
birds sit on the window sill, while we
we're eating our dinner, pluming them
selves as if no one was near. But rs soon
as we turned our back on piece Of meat
it was taken, and the 'robbcr' was out of
sight. This cunning bird will actually
pick the food off ones plate, and in such
a mysterious way that one is puzzled to
know what has become Of it. We never
kill the 'robbcr' birds. They are infinite
ly amusing and harmless, but they are
the most audacious thieves on Garth"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1887-02-23
RemOyinr SuprriluOuS Hair,

To remove supcItllous hair, procure a
piece of pumice-stonc of fine grain,
and not very porous. Prepare for use
by cutting the stone into small square
with rounded edges. Then rub it on n
hard stone or file until its whole surface
is quite smooth. When this is done.
rub gently with it the part where the
hair grows, at first once a day, previ-
ously dppin, the pumicc- stone in warm
water. Oac minute dipping will gen.
orally suffice to remove the hair. II amy
irration of the skin cnsu1s apply littlc
salad oil to the part. The rubblnss
may be made as often as Is convenient,
care being taken not to scrapc the skin
by too rough application. This may
not prove a radical cure, but it will
keep the enemy at bay, and prove less
troublesome and painful than pMcking
out the hair wtl tweIz!rs. = NV York
Dispatch.